Oss
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« on: April 23, 2015, 09:12:05 PM » |
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The doggone weatherman said it would be a great day so I took the bike to work Windy, light rain and snow flurries but at least I could go at speed on the ride home at 6pm Yeah thanks mr weatherman  |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2015, 09:59:57 PM » |
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Evan-couple of professions where you can be wrong over half the time and sill keep yer job and get still be paid-weather forecasters and politicians. There are some others but I won't git into that now!  Glad you were in the wind.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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Willow
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Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2015, 07:09:41 AM » |
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Evan-couple of professions where you can be wrong over half the time and sill keep yer job and get still be paid- ... Truthfully, the weather forecasters are almost never wrong. They are, in fact, giving you the chances. Unless the forecaster is foolish enough to give either a 100% chance or 0% chance of rain he cannot be proved wrong. As to good days and bad days, weather wise, that's all subjective and in the view of the individual, isn't it? Glad you got to ride, Counselor. That does make it a good day, no?  |
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2015, 07:59:21 AM » |
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Evan-couple of professions where you can be wrong over half the time and sill keep yer job and get still be paid- ... Truthfully, the weather forecasters are almost never wrong. They are, in fact, giving you the chances. Unless the forecaster is foolish enough to give either a 100% chance or 0% chance of rain he cannot be proved wrong. As to good days and bad days, weather wise, that's all subjective and in the view of the individual, isn't it? Glad you got to ride, Counselor. That does make it a good day, no? I still enjoy the Hippy Dippy weather mans take on it-weather-we'll have some!  RIE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2015, 08:25:28 AM » |
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Frozen mix statewide and snow to 7,000 feet (I'm at 7,703) predicted for Colorado all this weekend. Riding has been very limited this spring, a true test of patience. S'pose it's beyond my power to do much about it. Like the Ozark Mountain Daredevils sang, It'll shine when it shines (I'm just a good ol' boy that's learned to wait).
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2015, 10:15:24 AM » |
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After getting up into the 70's last weekend, it's been much colder and damper here this week. Correctly raining but we have had white stuf. I have the bike apart in perpetration of installing heated grips next week, hopefully Monday or Tuesday...
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J.Mencalice
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"When You're Dead, Your Bank Account Goes to Zero"
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2015, 10:45:06 AM » |
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A suggestion of checking either the"Weather Underground" website or the NOAA website; they seem to give me the best information on local and regional forecasts for long and short terms. Weather Underground are amateur weather stations manned by your neighbors who have no stake in the game except to give just the basics of reporting what's happening in their back yard. I like'em because they are real time numbers. TV weathermen/women? They come and go like, well...the weather. ??? Thing is though, mount up and you take your chances with the skies no matter where you are.  |
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"The truth is, most of us discover where we are headed when we arrive." Bill Watterson
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2015, 10:54:35 AM » |
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Hey its Michigan.... As they say around here....
'Don't like the weather... just wait 15 minutes... it'll change"
I rode Saturday and Sunday...... then parked since then.
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czuch
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2015, 11:42:49 AM » |
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Get a weather stone. It never lies. Not so hot on prediction though.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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bagelboy
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2015, 12:24:25 PM » |
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I've got my woodstove running. Heck, it's going to be 24 degrees tonight!
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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2015, 12:52:01 PM » |
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It's been raining on and off 'round here for a weeks now. But when it's not raining, it's been beautiful.  Trouble is, I've had too many health issues lately to ride. |
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
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Oss
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The lower Hudson Valley
Ossining NY Chapter Rep VRCCDS0141
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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2015, 12:57:23 PM » |
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Funny but I had consulted weather.com
Hourly predictions for 8am to 8pm
If the worst thing is I was tricked into riding I still had a great day
Cold weather dont bother me none, its the lightning and snow and ice that do
Thanks for the replies
Oss
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2015, 04:43:21 PM » |
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I'm a wuss, anything 30% chance of rain and over, I don't ride to work, etc.
I figure the weatherman's 30% is more like 99% correct most of the time.
Never had too many days of 10% slight chance of rain or under and it rained for more than a sprinkle or two.
I guess depends on the state though. I visited Alabama/Florida border a few years ago on vacation and amazed me the sun was out and it was raining on one side of the road while the other side was completely dry and then 20 minutes later, the rain stopped and sun still out. I asked the locals if this type of unexpected shower is common, and they said happens all the time, they are use to it.
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« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2015, 05:21:50 PM » |
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Evan-couple of professions where you can be wrong over half the time and sill keep yer job and get still be paid- ... Truthfully, the weather forecasters are almost never wrong. They are, in fact, giving you the chances. Unless the forecaster is foolish enough to give either a 100% chance or 0% chance of rain he cannot be proved wrong. As to good days and bad days, weather wise, that's all subjective and in the view of the individual, isn't it? Glad you got to ride, Counselor. That does make it a good day, no? Well this is bogus. Sure, the weather guys hedge their bets when it comes to rain and snow, but what about sunny days? Never hear them call for 40% chance of sunny. Our esteemed Counselor was PROMISED AND ENSURED of a GREAT DAY and was DENIED! DENIED I TELL YOU! And you defend the lying basta... um.. weathermen? I believe the evidence of lying by the weather industry is plain, abundant, and self evident. I would even go as far as to label it a conspiracy of the highest order. That's right. The weather guys are against us. Jim Cantore is their secret weapon. Notice it is always storming where ever he goes. And the times they get it right is just them messing with us. |
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Mike Luken
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« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2015, 06:25:24 PM » |
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I visited Alabama/Florida border a few years ago on vacation and amazed me the sun was out and it was raining on one side of the road while the other side was completely dry and then 20 minutes later, the rain stopped and sun still out. I asked the locals if this type of unexpected shower is common, and they said happens all the time, they are use to it.
Yep...totally normal for around here. |
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to |
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« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2015, 06:38:44 PM » |
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Frozen mix statewide and snow to 7,000 feet (I'm at 7,703) predicted for Colorado all this weekend. Riding has been very limited this spring, a true test of patience. S'pose it's beyond my power to do much about it. Like the Ozark Mountain Daredevils sang, It'll shine when it shines (I'm just a good ol' boy that's learned to wait).
Well Seth, it's cold and pissy over here in Montrose today so I figured I'd go ahead and do the rear end O-ring thing and change the shock bushings while I'm at it. Just doing my thing in the garage and think to myself; plenty'O time, I'll go ahead and polish the wheel while I'm at it..... "where's that tube of MAAS polish?? " needless to say I had to use the NeverDull cause the good polish is in Gunnison!! All went well, guess rainy days are good for bonding.... |
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Hooter
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« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2015, 05:13:27 AM » |
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Hey Oss, I think you need to call Al Gore, this is all his fault.
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You are never lost if you don't care where you are!
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